1:00 PM–4:00 PM
1 active NWS alert(s) detected. Official alert details take priority over the numerical Fishing Score.
Coastal Flood AdvisoryOct 26, 9:00 AM – Oct 29, 3:00 PM PDT
Up to 1.9ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
COASTAL FISHING PLANNER
Half Moon Bay Fishing Conditions Today
Shore, pier and nearshore recreational fishing conditions.
0–100 composite planning score · not a raw environmental measurement
Best Fishing Time1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Confidence: Medium
6:00 AM–9:00 AM
NEXT 24 HOURS
24-Hour Fishing Conditions Forecast
0–100 score · Local time · Safety hard-stop hours show NOT RECOMMENDED
10:00 AM
63.6Medium
11:00 AM
73.1Medium
12:00 PM
84.1Medium
1:00 PM
90.5Medium
2:00 PM
93.9Medium
3:00 PM
88.2Medium
4:00 PM
77.6Medium
5:00 PM
63.2Medium
6:00 PM
77.4Medium
7:00 PM
88.2Medium
8:00 PM
88.9Medium
9:00 PM
86.5Medium
10:00 PM
77.5Medium
11:00 PM
64.2Medium
12:00 AM
70.4Medium
1:00 AM
84.1Medium
2:00 AM
92Medium
3:00 AM
86.4Medium
4:00 AM
72.3Medium
5:00 AM
68.4Medium
6:00 AM
86.1Medium
7:00 AM
94.5Medium
8:00 AM
95.4Medium
9:00 AM
NOT RECOMMENDEDAlert active
BREAKDOWN
Why this score?
Factor scores are normalized from 0–100. They are scoring inputs, not raw weather or ocean measurements.
Tide movement score96.7
Wind score85
Wave / sea state score100
Weather score100
Time of day score85
Moon / Solunar score69.8
Water temperature score—
COASTAL CONDITIONS
Wind, waves and weather
Wind1.0 mph
Gust5.8 mph
Wave height3.0 ft
Wave period9.0 sec
Rain chance0%
Water temp—
TIDE CONTEXT
Today’s tide turning points
For detailed tide charts, use the Tide page.
Low4:02 AM1.5 ft
High10:08 AM6.1 ft
Low4:59 PM-0.5 ft
High11:21 PM4.7 ft
EXPLANATION
What is driving today’s result?
NWS alert details: Coastal Flood Advisory (Oct 26, 9:00 AM – Oct 29, 3:00 PM PDT).
Up to 1.9ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
The Coastal Flood Advisory begins after the 1:00 PM–4:00 PM fishing window, so it may not directly reduce that window's numerical score; the official alert still takes priority once its stated period begins.
Conditions are generally supportive for today's best fishing window. The main positives are favorable tide movement, light-to-moderate winds, and manageable nearshore waves.
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Data sources & methodology
Tides & water observations: NOAA/NOS/CO-OPS. NOAA station: Pillar Point Harbor, Half Moon Bay, CA (9414131).
Weather, wind, waves & alerts: NOAA National Weather Service.
Fishing Score & Best Fishing Time: calculated by CoastalNow from the source data above using published rule-based methodology.
Solar & lunar context: calculated locally by CoastalNow; lunar influence has low weight and is not presented as a catch guarantee.
Fishing Score is a planning metric, not a safety guarantee. Official warnings and local guidance always take priority.